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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Aston University, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Multi study license for CPRD" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on data services. Located at Aston Triangle, Birmingham, the tender was awarded on 9th July 2026. The procurement method used for this tender was direct, falling below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract is active, having started on 29th June 2026 and concluding on 28th June 2027. The awarded supplier is the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), located in Canary Wharf, London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in data services and management. Companies with expertise in handling medical and clinical data would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, particularly those looking to partner with higher education institutions like Aston University. Businesses that are adept at managing and securing large datasets on dedicated servers and have experience working with health research data could find potential growth and collaboration opportunities. Furthermore, engaging in contracts with public authorities can enhance credibility and open doors to additional government tenders.

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Notice Title

Multi study license for CPRD

Notice Description

Provision of a multi-study licence for the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). The datasets will be hosted on a dedicated server at Aston University, with access managed through strict access controls in accordance with the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c71f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064535-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLINICAL PRACTICE RESEARCH DATALINK (CPRD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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